Queensland Cup 2014

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AN opening round grand final replay, Papua New Guinea’s maiden Intrust Super Cup appearance against heavyweights Redcliffe and key rounds that focus on tradition, country rugby league and player welfare are among the key features of the 2014 draw.

The new 13-team competition kicks off on the weekend of March 1-2, with much of the early anticipation swirling around defending premiers Mackay Cutters and competition newcomers PNG.

The Cutters will launch their premiership defence against grand final foe the Easts Tigers in Mackay on the same weekend that will see PNG make its historic debut in the Channel 9 match-of-the-round at Redcliffe’s Dolphin Oval.

Excitement surrounding the opening round will be further enhanced by four more bumper matches. Norths play Ipswich, Burleigh take on the Central Queensland Capras, the Northern Pride clash with the Sunshine Coast and Wynnum Manly meet Tweed Heads in the battle of the Seagulls. The Souths Logan Magpies have the bye.

Round 2 will be highlighted by PNG’s first match on home soil against the Cutters in Kokopo and all teams travelling to PNG will have a bye in the following round.

QRL Competitions Manager Jamie O’Connor said this was one of the many factors addressed when compiling the draw and following strong consultation with the clubs; shared facilities and the unavailability of grounds also came up as significant issues.

“After carefully considering a range of factors, we structured the draw this way to provide clubs and players with additional time to recover from the extra travel to PNG,” O’Connor said.

“Like all genuine rugby league supporters, we’re delighted to have Papua New Guinea in the Intrust Super Cup next year,” he said. “They will light up the competition and provide an element of surprise.

“The foundations for another captivating season have been set by our 12 existing clubs in conjunction with the continued support of the QRL’s major partners, including Intrust Super, XXXX and Channel 9.

“Channel 9’s excellent coverage has added a new dimension to the competition over the past two seasons. Fans can again look forward to watching a live match every Sunday afternoon and we are also pleased to confirm that our three regional clubs – Mackay Cutters, Central Queensland Capras and the Northern Pride – will each host a live television match during the regular season.

Although the QRL are not yet in a position to broadcast matches from PNG, negotiations are continuing with the hope of progress being made in this area soon.

The 2014 season will be played over 26 rounds with the top five teams to contest the finals series commencing on the weekend of September 6-7.

There will be a further two weeks of finals matches before the Intrust Super Cup grand final on Sunday, September 28.

The Intrust Super Cup premiers will meet the New South Wales Cup champions in the inaugural National Final at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on October 5 on NRL grand final day.

In Round 23, the focus will be on rugby league in the ‘bush’ with the majority of games shifting to regional Queensland as part of Country Week.

“We’re thrilled to provide fans in country areas with the opportunity to watch top class rugby league in their own backyard,” O’Connor said.

“Preliminary planning is underway and we hope to soon be in a position to lock in the venues for the 2014 Country Week matches.”

On the first weekend in May, rugby league’s rich history will be showcased during the XXXX Rivalry Round.

Traditional and newly-formed rivalries will resume in Round 10, which includes the blockbuster between Bayside powerhouses the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and Redcliffe Dolphins.

“The XXXX Rivalry Round has been an exciting addition to the competition over the past two seasons and we are again looking forward to seeing what these matches produce,” O’Connor said.

“Although the rugby league landscape continues to evolve, it is important that we pause to recognise the game’s wonderful heritage and the past achievements of our clubs, players, coaches, officials and volunteers.”

While this rivalry and passion forms the very fabric of the game, it’s vitally important that the welfare of participants isn’t forgotten in the week-to-week competitiveness that rugby league brings.

With that in mind, the Turn to Me Round is poised to return with an even bigger presence next year.

With support from a number of key individuals – including Ipswich Jets club official Steven Johnson and former NRL players and recently retired Dolphins Petero Civoniceva and Isaak Ah Mau – the QRL launched the inaugural Turn to Me Round in partnership with beyondblue last season.

O’Connor said everyone involved in rugby league should be proud of the initiative, which aims to increase awareness about depression.

“Our aim is to grow this campaign and program by providing additional education for our participants,” O’Connor said.

“The initial feedback and media exposure it generated in its formative stage really was quite extraordinary. It has provided a great platform for us to build on once we set the date for the 2014 Turn to Me Round.”

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In the Courier-Mail today (Saturday 21st), there's a lift out section of the 2014 Draw for those interested..

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In the Courier-Mail today (Saturday 21st), there's a lift out section of the 2014 Draw for those interested..

Wow of the Queensland Cup? Im excited. In the absense of Valleys, go Norths and PNG!

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2014 Queensland Cup Draw

Round 1 :: March 1, 2
Saturday 1 March
Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Northern Pride v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Mackay Cutters v Easts Tigers @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 2 March
Redcliffe Dolphins v PNG Hunters @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm NINE
Burleigh Bears v CQ Capras @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Tweed Head Seagulls @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: Souths Logan Magpies

Round 2 :: March 8, 9
Saturday 8 March
PNG Hunters v Mackay Cutters @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Ipswich Jets v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ North Ipswich Reserve, 3:15pm
CQ Capras v Northern Pride @ Browne Park, 6:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Souths Logan Magpies @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 9 March
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Easts Tigers @ BMD Kougari Oval, 2:00pm NINE
Norths Devils v Burleigh Bears @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Redcliffe Dolphins

Round 3 :: March 15, 16
Saturday 15 March
Ipswich Jets v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ North Ipswich Reserve, 2:00pm
PNG Hunters v CQ Capras @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Northern Pride v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Sunday 16 March
Souths Logan Magpies v Burleigh Bears @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Norths Devils @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm NINE
Easts Tigers v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
BYE: Mackay Cutters

Round 4 :: March 22, 23
Saturday 22 March
PNG Hunters v Northern Pride @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Mackay Cutters v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 23 March
Burleigh Bears v Ipswich Jets @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm NINE
Redcliffe Dolphins v Easts Tigers @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: CQ Capras

Round 5 :: March 29, 30
Saturday 29 March
CQ Capras v Souths Logan Magpies @ Browne Park, 6:00pm
Sunday 30 March
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Mackay Cutters @ Bishop Park, 2:00pm NINE
Easts Tigers v PNG Hunters @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Burleigh Bears @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
Ipswich Jets v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ North Ipswich Reserve, 3:00pm
BYE: Northern Pride

Round 6 :: April 5, 6
Saturday 5 April
Norths Devils v Northern Pride @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Burleigh Bears @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 6 April
Redcliffe Dolphins v CQ Capras @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Ipswich v PNG Hunters @ North Ipswich Reserve, 3:00pm
BYE: Easts Tigers

Round 7 :: April 12, 13
Saturday 12 April
PNG Hunters v Tweed Heads @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Northern Pride v Easts Tigers @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
CQ Capras v Norths Devils @ Browne Park, 6:00pm
Sunday 13 April
Redcliffe Dolphins v Souths Logan Magpies @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Mackay Cutters @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: Ipswich Jets

Round 8 :: April 19, 20
Saturday 19 April
Ipswich Jets v Northern Pride @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v PNG Hunters @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
CQ Capras v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Browne Park, 7:00pm
Sunday 20 April
Easts Tigers v Burleigh Bears @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Souths Logan Magpies @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Tweed Heads Seagulls

Round 9 :: April 25, 26, 27
Friday 25 April (ANZAC Day)
Burleigh Bears v PNG Hunters @ Pizzey Park, 3:30pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Norths Devils @ BMD Kougari Oval, 5:30pm
CQ Capras v Mackay Cutters @ Browne Park, 7:00pm
Saturday 26 April
Northern Pride v Souths Logan Magpies @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Sunday 27 April
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Easts Tigers @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Ipswich Jets @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
BYE: Sunshine Coast Falcons

Round 10 :: May 3, 4 :: XXXX Rivalry Round
Saturday 3 May
Northern Pride v Mackay Cutters @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v CQ Capras @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 4 May
Easts Tigers v Norths Devils @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Ipswich Jets @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Tweed Heads @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Redcliffe Dolphins @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: PNG Hunters

Round 11 :: May 10, 11
Saturday 10 May
PNG Hunters v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Ipswich Jets v CQ Capras @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 11 May
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Northern Pride @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Easts Tigers v Souths Logan Magpies @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Burleigh Bears

Round 12 :: May 17, 18
Saturday 17 May
Ipswich Jets v Easts Tigers @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Northern Pride v Burleigh Bears @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
CQ Capras v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Browne Park, 6:00pm
Sunday 18 May
Redcliffe Dolphins v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Mackay Cutters @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v PNG Hunters @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Round 13 :: May 24, 25
Saturday 24 May
Northern Pride v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Easts Tigers @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
CQ Capras v PNG Hunters @ Marley Brown Oval, 7:00pm
Sunday 25 May
Mackay Cutters v Ipswich Jets @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 2:00pm NINE
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Souths Logan Magpies @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
BYE: Norths Devils

Round 14 :: May 31, June 1
Saturday 31 May
PNG Hunters v Souths Logan Magpies @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Sunday 1 June
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Norths Devils @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Northern Pride @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Easts Tigers v Mackay Cutters @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Ipswich Jets @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: CQ Capras

Round 15 :: June 7, 8
Saturday 7 June
PNG Hunters v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Ipswich Jets v Burleigh Bears @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Northern Pride @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 8 June
CQ Capras v Easts Tigers @ Browne Park, 2:00pm NINE
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Mackay Cutters @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
Norths Devils v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Souths Logan Magpies

Round 16 :: June 14, 15
Saturday 14 June
Mackay Cutters v PNG Hunters @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v CQ Capras @ Davies Park, 7:00pm
Sunday 15 June
Easts Tigers v Northern Pride @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Ipswich Jets @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Redcliffe Dolphins

Round 17 :: June 21, 22
Saturday 21 June
PNG Hunters v Easts Tigers @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Northern Pride v CQ Capras @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 22 June
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Burleigh Bears @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v Ipswich Jets @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Mackay Cutters

Round 18 :: June 28, 29
Saturday 28 June
CQ Capras v Burleigh Bears @ Browne Park, 4:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Ipswich Jets @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Norths Devils @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 29 June
Northern Pride v PNG Hunters @ Barlow Park, 2:00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Souths Logan Magpies @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: Easts Tigers

QLD Residents break - weekend of July 5, 6

Round 19 :: July 12, 13
Saturday 12 July
Ipswich Jets v Souths Logan Magpies @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Burleigh Bears @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 13 July
Tweed Heads Seagulls v PNG Hunters @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v CQ Capras @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
Norths Devils v Easts Tigers @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: Northern Pride

Round 20 :: July 19, 20
Saturday 19 July
PNG Hunters v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
CQ Capras v Ipswich Jets @ Browne Park, 4:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Souths Logan Magpies @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 20 July
Easts Tigers v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Northern Pride v Norths Devils @ Barlow Park, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
BYE: Tweed Heads Seagulls

Round 21 :: July 26, 27
Saturday 26 July
PNG Hunters v Burleigh Bears @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls v CQ Capras @ Blackwater, 4:00pm
Sunday 27 July
Souths Logan Magpies v Norths Devils @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Mackay Cutters @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Easts Tigers v Ipswich Jets @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Northern Pride @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: Sunshine Coast Falcons

Round 22 :: August 2, 3
Saturday 2 August
PNG Hunters v Norths Devils @ Kalabond Oval, Kokopo, 2:30pm
CQ Capras v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Marley Brown Oval, TBC
Ipswich Jets v Mackay Cutters @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Sunday 3 August
Souths Logan Magpies v Easts Tigers @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Northern Pride v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Barlow Park, 2:00pm
Redcliffe Dolphins v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
BYE: Burleigh Bears

Round 23 :: August 9, 10 :: Country Week
PNG Hunters v Ipswich Jets @ Venue TBC
Redcliffe Dolphins v Burleigh Bears @ Venue TBC
Easts Tigers v CQ Capras @ Venue TBC
Souths Logan Magpies v Northern Pride @ Venue TBC
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Mackay Cutters @ Venue TBC
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Venue TBC
BYE: Norths Devils

Round 24 :: August 16, 17
Saturday 16 August
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Norths Devils @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Mackay Cutters v Northern Pride @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
CQ Capras v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Browne Park, 6:00pm
Sunday 17 August
Easts Tigers v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Souths Logan Magpies @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v PNG Hunters @ BMD Kougari Oval, 3:00pm
BYE: Ipswich Jets

Round 25 :: August 23, 24
Saturday 23 August
Northern Pride v Ipswich Jets @ Barlow Park, 5:30pm
Mackay Cutters v CQ Capras @ Virgin Australia Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunshine Coast Falcons v Tweed Heads Seagulls @ Stockland Stadium, 6:00pm
Sunday 24 August
Redcliffe Dolphins v Norths Devils @ Dolphin Oval, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v PNG Hunters @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Easts Tigers @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
BYE: Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Round 26 :: August 30, 31
Saturday 30 August
Ipswich Jets v Redcliffe Dolphins @ North Ipswich Reserve, 5:00pm
Sunday 31 August
Easts Tigers v Wynnum Manly Seagulls @ Langlands Park, 2:00pm
Burleigh Bears v Northern Pride @ Pizzey Park, 2:00pm
Souths Logan Magpies v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ Davies Park, 2:00pm
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Mackay Cutters @ Piggabeen Sports, 2:00pm
Norths Devils v CQ Capras @ Bishop Park, 3:00pm
BYE: PNG Hunters

2014 Intrust Super Cup Finals Series

Preliminary Semi Finals :: September 6, 7
A. Minor Preliminary Semi Final: 4th v 5th (loser eliminated)
B. Major Preliminary Semi Final: 2nd v 3rd

Semi Finals :: September 13, 14
C. Minor Semi Final: Loser B vs Winner A (loser eliminated)
D. Major Semi Final: 1st v Winner B

Preliminary Final :: September 21
E. Winner C v Loser D (loser eliminated)

Intrust Super Cup Grand Final :: September 28
Winner D v Winner E

National Championship :: October 5
Sunday 5 October
Winner VB NSW Cup v Winner QRL Intrust Super Cup @ ANZ Stadium, NINE

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Great to see channel 9 running with the Redcliffe v PNG in round one, it's a huge step for their country to be competing at this level week in week out I wish them all the luck in the world

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Round 1 teams: Intrust Super Cup

Kalifa Faifai Loa has been given one final chance to press for selection in the Gold Coast Titans team for Round 1 after being named in the centres for Tweed Heads Seagulls in the opening round of the Intrust Super Cup this weekend.

The opening round of 2014 marks an exciting new chapter in the Intrust Super Cup with the PNG Hunters to make their debut against the Redcliffe Dolphins in Redcliffe. The Hunters have been impressive in pre-season trial matches to date and the entire competition will be on tenterhooks seeing how they perform first up away from home.

For fringe NRL players such as Faifai Loa, this weekend’s matches also act as a final opportunity to impress in the lead-up to Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

Since arriving on the Gold Coast Faifai Loa has impressed players and coaching staff alike with his work ethic and remains in contention for a centre spot as coach John Cartwright juggles five players vying for two positions.

Siuatonga Likiliki is another endeavouring to force his way into Cartwright's 17 for Round 1, named in the centres for Burleigh Bears in their clash with Central Queensland Capras at Pizzey Park on Sunday.

Another player looking to impress is former Parramatta Eel Matt Keating, brother of the Bulldogs’ Kris Keating, who will line up in his preferred role at hooker for the Burleigh Bears.

Keating will be hoping to find himself on Titans’ coach John Cartwright’s radar after being told he was not wanted at the Eels for season 2014 by then coach Ricky Stuart and could be the beneficiary of an injury crisis in the Titans' hooking ranks.

Then there are the fringe Broncos, with Liam Georgetown, Aaron Whitchurch, David Hala (Redcliffe Dolphins) and Francis Molo (Norths Devils) all looking to begin their seasons strongly to increase their chances of seeing NRL football during the State of Origin period where the Broncos are notoriously short on troops.

The PNG Hunters have named four players who featured for the Kumuls in the 2013 World Cup, five-eighth Israel Eliab will captain the side which also features Roger Laka (halfback), Joe Bruno (prop) and lock Sebastien Pandia.

Let’s not forget the coaches, with the main talking point in the coaching arena the return of former Broncos coach Ivan Henjak, who will be looking to improve the fortunes of the Sunshine Coast Falcons, who finished in bottom place last season with only two victories.

There are also a handful of ex-NRL players at the helm of ISC teams, with former Broncos Ben and Shane Walker (Ipswich Jets), Bulldogs hooker Jason Hetherington (Central Queensland Capras) and former Cowboys centre Josh Hannay making his coaching debut at the helm of the Souths Logan Magpies.

http://www.qrl.com.au/default.aspx?s...uper-cup-teams

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Round 1 Intrust Super Cup teams

Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils at North Ipswich Reserve on Saturday, March 1 - 5pm

Ipswich Jets

1. Javarn White 2. Kurt Capewell 3. Nemani Valekapa 4. Brendan Marshall 5. Tautalatasi Tasi 6. Dane Phillips 7. Hayden Lipp 8. Tyson Lofipo 9. Troy O'Sullivan 10. Billy McConnachie 11. Rod Griffin 12. Sam Martin 13. Keiron Lander (c) 14. Liam Capewell 15. Matt Parcell 16. Tariki Peneha 17. Wes Conlon 18. Josh Seage

Coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker

Norths Devils

1. Shaun Carney 2. Rogan Dean 3. Dylan Galloway 4. Tristan Lumley 5. Kainga Turner 6. Todd Murphy 7. Sam Foster 8. Jamie Muller 9. Byron Creighton 10. Francis Molo 11. Brendon Gibb (c) 12. Chris Faust 13. James Sharkie 14. Krys Freeman 15. Patrick McPherson 16. Brad McKee 17. Jared Blanke

Coach: Mark Gliddon

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #JETSvDEVILS

Northern Pride v Sunshine Coast Falcons at Barlow Park on Saturday, March 1 - 5.30pm

Northern Pride

1. Matthew Wright 2. Justin Castellaro 3. Brett Anderson 4. Davin Crampton 5. Javid Bowen 6. Shaun Nona 7. Sam Obst 20. Alex Starmer 9. Jason Roos 10. Ricky Thorby 11. Ethan Lowe 12. Tyrone McCarthy 13. Ben Spina 14. Cameron King 15. Blake Leary 21. Latu Fifita 17. Brent Oosen 18. Jack Svendsen 19. Semi Tadulala

Coach: Jason Demetriou

Sunshine Coast Falcons

1. Kyle Van Klaveren 2. Samuel Wright 3. Callum Klein 4. Rowan Klein 5. Dale Middleton 6. Brett Doherty 7. David Oakes 8. Mitch Ebdon 9. Jay Lobwein 10. Ryan Hansen (c) 11. Rueben Baillie 12. Jacob Samoa 13. Kristian Wanka 14. Kai Busiko 15. Brenton Stonier 16. Beau Walker 18. Dalton Harry 17. Travis Long

Coach: Ivan Henjak

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #PRIDEvSCF

Mackay Cutters v Easts Tigers at Stadium Mackay on Saturday, March 1 - 6pm

Mackay Cutters

1. Liam Taylor 2. James Uhatafe 3. Josh Benjamin 4. Chris Ulugia 5. Justin Tavae 6. Doug Hewitt 7. Tom Rouse 8. Sam Hoare 9. Anthony Mitchell 10. Karl Davies 11. Dean Webster 12. Chris Gesch 13. Jason Schirnack 14. Dave Petersen 15. Dan Beasley 16. John Asiata 17. Tyson Martin

Coach: Kim Williams

Easts Tigers

1. Eddie Tautali 2. Richie Kennar 3. Shane Neumann 4. Hymel Hunt 5. Maeli Seve 6. Cody Walker 7. Grant Giess 8. Steven Thorpe (c) 9. Tom Butterfield 10. Jacob Ling 11. Troy Giess 12. Tim Glasby 13. Matthew Zgrajewski 14. Liam McDonald 15. Matthew Lodge 16. Liufau Hala 17. Liam Tyson 18. Ryley Jacks

Coach: Craig Ingebrigtsen

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #MCvTIGES

Redcliffe Dolphins v PNG Hunters at Dolphin Oval on Sunday, March 2 - 2pm* Live on Channel 9

Redcliffe Dolphins

1. Liam Georgetown 2. Monikura Tikinau 3. Aaron Whitchurch 4. Marty Hatfield (c) 5. Brett Coutts 6. Jake Marketo 7. Adrian Davis 8. Jon Green (c) 9. Tim Foster 10. James Ackerman 11. Joe Bradley 12. Harley Aiono 13. Daniel Faumuina 14. Tui Samoa 15. Tom Geraghty 16. Taylor Brown 17. David Hala
Coach: Troy Lindsay

PNG Hunters

1. Adex Wera 2. Garry Lo 3. Thompson Teteh 4. Albert Patak 5. George Benson 6. Israel Eliab (c) 7. Roger Laka 8. Gonzela Urakusie 9. Wartovo Puara 10. Timothy Lomai 11. David Loko 12. Brandy Peter 13. Sebastian Pandia 14. Noel Zemming 15. Willie Minoga 16. Lawrence Tu’u 17. Adam Korave 18. Joe Bruno

Coach: Michael Marum

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #PHINSvPNG #welcomePNG

Burleigh Bears v Central Queensland Capras at Pizzey Park on Sunday, March 2 - 2pm

Burleigh Bears

1. Henare Wells 2. Anthony Don 3. Jamie Anderson 4. Siutonga Likiliki 5. Khan Ahwang 6. Tyler Chadburn 7. Matt Beddow 8. Luke Page 9. Matt Keating 10. Matt Bell 11. Jamie Dowling 12. Louis Fanene 13. Darren Griffiths (c) 14. Sam Cook 15. Nafe Seluini 16. Chris Kitching 17. Mark Ioane 18. Jesse Malcolm 20. Kyle McConnell

Coach: Carl Briggs

Central Queensland Capras

1. Marco Delapena 2. Hayden Buckman 3. Mitch Zornig 4. Smith Samau 5. Rhys Williams 6. Theeran Pearson 7. Blake Wallace 8. Arlin Paki 9. Reece Baker 10. John Clayton 11. Andrew Dale 12. Guy Williams 13. Peter Gallen 14. Ian Webster 15. Brent Williams 16. Sam Pierce 17. Sebastien Martins 18. Liam Pickersgill 19. Garrett Field 20. Bobby Nona 21. Matt Mizzi

Coach: Jason Hetherington

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #BEARSvCQC

Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Tweed Heads Seagulls at BMD Kougari Oval on Sunday, March 2- 3pm

Wynnum Manly Seagulls

1. Daniel Ogden 2. Peter Gubb 3. Matt Grieve 4. Jason Moon 5. Mitchell Buckett 6. Ben Cronin 7. Kurt French 8. Ben Shea 9. Mitchell Moore 10. Tim Natusch (c) 11. Tanu Wulf 12. John Te Reo 13. Mitchell Frei 14. Joe Mua 15. Stephen Coombe 16. Saia Makisi 17. Dylan Smith

Coach: Jon Buchanan

Tweed Heads Seagulls

1. Tom Merritt 2. Matt Parata 3. Kalifa Faifai Loa 4. Blake Anderson 5. Luke Dumas 6. Jacob Neil 7. Michael Burgess 8. Damian Sironen 9. Matt King (c) 10. Pele Peletelese 11. Cody Nelson 12. Tom Kingston 13. Cory Blair 14. Jamal Fogarty 15. Tom Dawney 16. Oliver Percy 17. Paul Stephenson

Coach: Aaron Zimmerle

Twitter: #intrustsupercup #WYNvTHS

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FOOTY. THIS. WEEKEND.

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Captains at the Queensland Cup launch today.

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Norths jersey looks great this year!

If only they would change their logo back to....

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Tigers' shot at grand final revenge
By Matt Harris
NRL.com
7:30am Sat 01st March, 2014


You’d be forgiven for thinking two sides separated by nearly 1000 kilometres couldn't possibly share a rivalry, but try telling that to the Mackay Cutters and Brisbane’s Easts Tigers.

The highly anticipated rematch between the 2013 Intrust Super Cup grand finalists at Stadium Mackay at 6pm on Saturday shapes as a tantalising Round 1 opener.

A healthy rivalry and respect have grown in the five months since last year’s decider as the Tigers look to avenge their 27-20 loss.

The two sides met four times last season for two wins apiece and although Mackay won the game that really counted, new Cutters’ captain Tyson Martin expects the Tigers to come out roaring for revenge.

“There’s definitely a bit of rivalry there and I think they’ll come out firing,” he said.

Martin takes over the captaincy from Jardine Bobongie, who will play in the Mackay local competition this year.

While revenge for last year’s grand final heartbreak would be desirable, Tigers’ captain Steven Thorpe is looking to move on from 2013.

“It’ll be good to get that game out the back of our mind. It’s been stuck there for a little while so we’re looking forward to playing again and hopefully getting a win up there and letting last year go,” Thorpe said.

“They’ll get a massive crowd at home and they’re going to be very physical.

“They have a point to prove as well. They don’t want to lose to us because they beat us in the grand final so it’s going to be a very aggressive game.”

Surprisingly, the Tigers hold a slight advantage over Mackay at Stadium Mackay, having won four of their seven clashes at the venue.

One player to watch is Mackay hooker Anthony Mitchell, who is back in Cutters’ colours after starring in the Auckland Nines with the Cowboys.

Mitchell also excelled in 2013 ISC decider, earning the Duncan Hall Medal for best on ground, so it will be crucial for Easts to stem his influence on proceedings.

The Easts team features nine players from last year’s grand final and their squad is also boosted by a handful of Melbourne Storm young guns, including Queensland under-20s centre Hymel Hunt and NSW under-20s star Matthew Lodge.

The clash also marks Easts centre Shane Neumann’s 100th cup game, having previously played for the Sunshine Coast in between stints in the NRL with Manly and the Bulldogs.

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INTRUST SUPER CUP

NORTHS DEVILS 22 (Shaun Carney, Rogan Dean, Dylan Galloway, Byron Creighton tries; Shaun Carney 3 goals) def IPSWICH JETS 16 (Kurt Capewell, Brendon Marshall, Sam Martin tries; Haydan Lipp 2 goals) at North Ipswich Reserve.

NORTHERN PRIDE 36 (Justin Castellaro 3, Davin Crampton, Ricky Thorby, Tyrone McCarthy, Cameron King tries; Shaun Nona 4 goals) def SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS 0 at Barlow Park.

EASTS TIGERS 40 (Eddie Tautali 2, Richie Kennar 2, Maeli Seve 2, Shane Neumann, Hymel Hunt tries; Cody Walker 4 goals) def MACKAY CUTTERS 12 (Justin Tavae, Doug Hewitt tries; Liam Taylor 2 goals) at Stadium Mackay.

FOGS COLTS CHALLENGE
NORTHS DEVILS 26 (Justin Sleep, Dan Russell, Michael Egan, Tom Sparks tries; Harry Pondekas 5 goals) def IPSWICH JETS 14 (Peter Whittaker 2, Sam Lavea tries; Mitchell Tuite goal) at North Ipswich Reserve.

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Wow Easts smashed Cutters

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